jason Laycock

[vast]

I wondering what everyones thoughts where of laycock sitting on the bench in the 3rd with david hille resting, while young ryder was doing all the work in the middle. I just thought considering his injuries last year and early this year, that if he is right to play he should be getting as much experience as possible. I know he spent time in the middle early but he did spend sometime in the forward line where there wasnt much happening. My opinion is that laycock should recieve some priority over ryder in development as patrick still has some time on his side.

 

[Longy413]

I thought Laycock was fantastic against West Coast in the first half, really good. He also looked great up forward against Richmond.

But I also thought Hille's best game of the season was against Collingwood when he had the sole responsiblity in the ruck. Not sure why we have since had Hille playing mostly forward. Let him ruck 80% of the game and leave Laycock up forward.

 

[vast]

I agree he does look like a natural forward and i also think he can ruck as well, but considering how much footy he has missed in the last year I would like to see him taking the ruck duties when hille needs rest. Nothing personal against ryder but he i still very young and can spend time in the reserves, if laycock and hille are fit. We really lost touch against port when the 2 big men were on the bench during the 3rd, How long was ryder in the middle for during that qtr seemed to be for the most of it?

 

[Philzsay]

I would have Hille ruck 70% and Laycock 30%. Both can rotate in the forward line when not rucking. I would let Ryder learn his craft playing full games for Bendigo.

Laycock is an interesting one. I hope he has a "jobe watson" preseason next year. He could become a great player (similar to Salmon) and be an integral part of the team for the next decade. Or he could just be a good ordinary player. I hope its the former not the latter...

 

[djharps]

i think our ruck division is finally coming together.. ah been waiting for this for how many years.. i suppose since the departure of barnes (what a legend).. laycock is still young and looks like he would have massive benifits from a pre-season stint in the gym... and some more match fitness.. how about hille and bradley ruck with ryder half back flanker and laycock up forward??